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The 10 Best Hostels in Matsumoto, Japan

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All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms include a shared bathroom, a bidet and a hairdryer, and some rooms at Couch Potato Hostel have a safety deposit box. All units have bed linen.

The location is great, the owner is so nice and helpful with guidance and tips. The hostel is very cuzy and I recommend you all to go there!

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9.5
Exceptional
471 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Only a few steps from Matsumoto Castle, 古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn features free Wi-Fi, A rental vacation house and a free-use kitchen. It has a living room, a garden and drinks vending machines.

The living room at 古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn has a table with benches, as well as a Japanese-style area where guests can relax on seating cushions on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. The kitchen comes with a microwave and an induction stove.

The location was perfect! It was right next to h he Matsumoto castle. The place has everything you need. Really EVERYTHING!

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9.1
Wonderful
74 reviews
Price from
$196
per night

Guest House Ichiyama Shukuba has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matsumoto. The property is set 600 metres from Matsumoto Station, 3.5 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and 29 km from Canora Hall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsumoto, like cycling.

The staff was very friendly and super helpful ,the size of my twin bed room exceed my expectation plus having my own bathroom with shower , after 3 nights sleeping in ryokans with shared bathroom while trekking Nakasendo trail this a real bonus . The location is very convenient to the bus and train station and a multi level mall across the street .

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8.2
Very Good
411 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located in Matsumoto, 1.8 km from Matsumoto Station, ゲストハウスまたたび provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. The property is set 4.6 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 30 km from Canora Hall and less than 1 km from Matsumoto Castle.

Suwa-Lake is 33 km from the hostel, while Kamisuwa Station is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 13 km from ゲストハウスまたたび.

The owner, Marcy, was super nice, and I met some really cool friends! So much fun! 10/10

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8.8
Excellent
110 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Situated in Matsumoto and within 6.1 km of Matsumoto Station, Asama Onsen FAN! MATSUMOTO has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 8.4 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 32 km from Canora Hall and 4.2 km from Matsumoto Castle. The hostel features family rooms.

Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom, a shower and a hairdryer, and some rooms at the hostel have a safety deposit box. At Asama Onsen FAN! MATSUMOTO rooms have bed linen and towels.

Such a nice stay. Very convenient facilities and rooms, especially having an onsen and a restaurant, all as part of the hostel itself. The hills nearby were really nice and you can get some really nice views walking them up.

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8
Very Good
159 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Overlooking Metoba River, Matsumoto Back Packers offers friendly accommodation in an old Japanese house with a small garden. It is a 5-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station and a 8-minute walk from Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire property.

It is conveniently located in a quiet street, just a brief stroll away from the train station. It had easy access to shops, restaurants and sights of interest. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean with ample space, plenty of storage space and comfortable. The shared spaces were neat and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

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8.2
Very Good
502 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $89.37
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 644 reviews
    Best bunk beds, matresses and (supersoft) bedsheets I've had during my entire stay in Japan. Very comfortable, large beds and the indoor air climate of the dorms is well controlled. Bathrooms are clean and common kitchen is well equipped. Location is perfect, close to main attractions and still only 15 mins walking from the train station (but Matsumoto is not that big anyway). The street is a pedestrian little shopping street, so very quiet at night as well. I loved my stay and would recommend this hostel to anyone going to Matsumoto.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $74.39
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 471 reviews
    Very friendly hostel, in a great location not too far from Matsumoto castle. Rooms are Japanese style, with lots of space in the dorms. I had a large suitcase with me and there was plenty of storage space for it beside my futon! Lovely staff as well, great vibe in the hostel overall.
    Sorcha
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 684 reviews
    The room was well equipped with cheap video on demand, free WiFi, a phone, safe, kettle, amenities in the lobby such as razors & toothbrushes and the shower having both a handheld head and rainfall style was incredible. The vending machines and clothes washing facilities in the lobby were useful and the staff were very polite and nice.
    George
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $89.37
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 644 reviews
    Honestly one of if not the best hostel I've stayed at in Japan, and I've been backing for a year! Cosy clean, lovely staff amazing location. No problems or issues. 100% go here!
    Harvey
    Solo traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 763 reviews
    Cheap budget accommodation with a good breakfast!
    Tony
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $74.39
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 471 reviews
    Absolutely brilliant hostel. We loved it. Everything about the place had been thoughtfully arranged. Our traditional room was great. The shared facilities spotlessly clean. The kitchen and lounge area lovely. Facilities for leaving our luggage before check in and the free bikes all just added to the pleasure of our stay. Great location. Highly recommended.
    Elizabeth
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,083 reviews
    Great location only few minutes from the station. . Close to lots of places to eat. Room was small but fine for 2 people. Very cheap to do your own clothes washing with laundry facilities. Loved that it was older hotel and could open the window.
    Jo-Anne
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    Great location in a small building not far from Matsumoto Station. This is a house converted into a hostel, so the dorm is downstairs along with the kitchen and bathroom facilities. There are two large private rooms upstairs and possibly one or two other private rooms downstairs.
    Europe RS Version
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $74.39
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 471 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and so quiet. The staff are really helpful, but best of all you could feel the history of the place. We are a family of four (two boys aged 13 & 11) and all thought it was the best hostel we’ve stayed at - friendlier, more fun and better than many hotels. Would stay there happily again.
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $74.39
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 471 reviews
    Truly one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at - beautiful facilities and we enjoyed the traditional style of the rooms.
    Becky
    Family with young children

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